Post to Principal Rafter
This joint has become one of my favorite ways to join a principal rafter to a post. It offers a clean look and allows a plate to join to the post with a spline and a tie beam that can […]
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15 Timber Frame Homes That Will Make You Want to Cook a Great Meal
To further our mission here at Timber Frame HQ to motivate you to live the good life in the strength and honest beauty of these sustainable structures, we are thrilled to bring you some fantastic kitchen spaces from premier timber
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Spotlight: C:. Patrick Moore and The Professional School of Practical Stereotomy
Patrick Moore at the Museum in Quebec of the permanent exhibitionPatrick Moore is a Compagnon Passant Charpentier Canadien L’Ami du Trait Bon Drill de Tour de France, and is the first and currently only person from both American continents to
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Tool Review: Makita 9741 Wheel Sander
The 7.8-amp, 4 3⁄4 inch Makita 9741 wheel sander ramps up to 3,500 RPM and delivers professional-grade timber cleaning and grain raising tasks. The strategic design allows woodworkers to negotiate deep corners as well. Makita didn’t appear to be interested in
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10 Timber Frame Homes That Make You Want to Stay in Bed
At Timber Frame HQ, we want to inspire you to live the good life in the strength and honest beauty of sustainable timber frame structures. To further that goal, we are thrilled to bring you some fantastic bedroom spaces from
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Spotlight: Rob Wheeler and Tyee Log & Timber
Rob WheelerRob Wheeler is a second-generation builder in Kimberly, British Columbia. Along with his partner, Carl Lauren, he is Co-Owner of Tyee Log & Timber. They specialize in log homes, log post and beam, timber frame and hybrid homes, as
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Tool Review: Prazi USA PR7000 Beam Cutter for 7-1/4-Inch Worm Drive Saws
The average do-it-yourselfer may not have a pressing need to fill a cache with a lot of specialized tools, but timber framers and log home builders may want to consider a good chain saw beam cutter. Many pros discover this
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18 Timber Frame Homes That Make You Want To Stay Inside
A big part of our mission here at Timber Frame HQ is to motivate you to live the good life in the strength and honest beauty of sustainable timber frame structures. In that vein, we are thrilled to bring you
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How to Incorporate Outdoor Spaces Into Your Home
Spring is fast approaching, so our thoughts are turning to cool breezes, warm sun and a leisurely Sunday afternoon with friends outdoors. It’s important to integrate each entity into a total living environment when planning your timber frame home with
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Spotlight: Michael J Cuba of Knobb Hill Joinery and Transom Historic Preservation Consulting
Michael J. CubaMichael J Cuba is Co-founder of Knobb Hill Joinery Inc. in Plainfield, Vermont, and Owner of Transom Historic Preservation Consulting. He serves on the board of Timber Framers Guild, currently as president, and has involvement with most of
Best Pistol Grip Drills for Timber Framing
Just about every homeowner and timber framer has pistol grip drills. They are about as standard as hooks are for anglers. But distinguishing the good from the not-so-good or a great heavy duty drill may not be a straightforward as hook
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Spotlight: Brad Corkill and Whiteman Lumber Company
Brad CorkillBrad Corkill is president and owner of Whiteman Lumber Company, in Cataldo, Idaho. The mill was started in 1928 by Harry Whiteman, and is now the oldest continuously-operating sawmill in the state. Whiteman Lumber supplied mining timbers for Sunshine
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